Software containing unclassified information subject to export controls and whose unrestricted public dissemination could help proliferants or potential adversaries of the United States

Limited (UCI)

DOE/DOE Contractors – Special Approval Required

OSTI/Limited Announcement

OSTI

Patent Pending

Information to be withheld pending patent clearance

Limited (UCI)

DOE/DOE Contractors-Special approval Required

OSTI

OSTI

OpenNet

Previously classified software that has been declassified.

Unlimited

Public

OSTI

OSTI/SIAC/Site

Unclassified/Unlimited

Software that is not freeware according to the definition provided. Software a contractor develops, but does not copyright, and is fully willing to make available through OSTI or the specialized centers.

Unlimited

Public

OSTI

OSTI/SIAC/Site

Freeware/Shareware

Software distributed, after all appropriate reviews, by the developing site at no charge. Thought to have general value to other application domains. Level of user support provided is determined by the developing site and communicated to the user. May be web hosted or distributed in other manners deemed appropriate by the sites.

Unlimited

Public

OSTI/Sites

Sites

Open Source Software

Computer software that is distributed under a license that grants the user the rights to use, copy, modify, prepare derivative works, and distribute the software without having to make royalty payments. Such distribution may include original or modified source code, other formats, and any derivative works thereof. Contractor must submit DOE AN 241.4 to ESTSC and provide unique URL on the form for ESTSC to distribute.

Unlimited

Public

OSTI/Sites

Site

* Sites needing assistance in making classified software available should contact OSTI at (865) 576-1269.